Interview Questions

Close-ended Questions: 

• How long did you work for your last employer?

• Are you comfortable working remotely or in a hybrid environment?

• Do you prefer working with a team or independently?

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Open-ended Questions

• Tell me about yourself.

• How would you be an asset to our company? What makes you stand out from other candidates applying for this position?

• What are your strengths and weaknesses?

• What is your expected salary range? 

• How long can you commit to working with us?

• Why did you apply to our company and what do you know about us?

• What inspired you to pursue a career in marketing? What other career role would you pursue other than marketing?

• What are the three most important skills or knowledge for a marketing career? 

• What three words would your friends or colleagues use to describe you?

• How do you manage the launch of a new product?

• What new skills have you recently learned regarding this role? How did you go about learning it? 

• How do you stay up-to-date with the latest marketing trends and techniques?

• What kind of feedback have you received from colleagues, managers, or supervisors?

• If you were to appear on the news about “Story of Your Life”, what would the headline say?

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Probing Questions:

• Could you give an example of a mistake you’ve made in the past and how you effectively dealt with it? How did you come to this conclusion?

• Tell me more about your previous job experiences. (Could you elaborate on why was it an enjoyable experience?)

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Situational Questions:

• If your supervisor asked you to do something that you disagreed with, but it is neither illegal nor immoral, what would you do?

• If I were to hire you, what are the three things you will do immediately?

• If you noticed that a colleague made a mistake, how would you address it? 

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Behavioural Questions 

• Tell me about a time you had to collaborate with a colleague who was difficult to work with. How did you adapt to collaborate better?

• Tell me about a time you did something that is beyond what is expected of you.

• Highlight something you pursued with determination to demonstrate you have the grit to succeed in growth marketing.

• Tell me about a time you reached a big goal at work. How did you reach it? What are the challenges faced and how did you overcome it?

• Tell me about a time when you faced a stressful situation or problem in your past work experiences. 

• Describe a situation where you weren’t satisfied with your job or job performance. What could have made it better? 

• Describe a long-term project that you’ve managed. How did you make sure everything was running smoothly and on the right track?

• Could you tell me how you wish you would handle a situation differently with a colleague, superior, or client?